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🍎 Food IE BE EE DE PL UNITED KINGDOM (NORTHERN November 2, 2022

Elevated Levels of Histamine and Tyramine in Gruyere Raw Milk Cheese from France

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
milk and milk products
Hazard
histamine - {biological contaminants}
Origin
France
Notifier
Ireland
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What is this? Gruyère raw-milk cheese from France may have high levels of histamine and tyramine. These are natural compounds that can cause health problems if eaten in large amounts.

What's happening? Some batches of this cheese have been found to contain too much histamine and tyramine. The cheese has been sold in several countries.

Does this affect me? If you have bought Gruyère raw-milk cheese from France, you might be affected. Check the package or ask the store where you bought it.

What should I do? Do not eat the cheese if you have it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: France · Notifier: Ireland

First published
November 2, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.6393

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What is this product recall alert about?
Elevated Levels of Histamine and Tyramine in Gruyere Raw Milk Cheese from France. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: histamine - {biological contaminants} · Origin: France · Notifier: Ireland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 2, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Ireland, Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Poland, and UNITED KINGDOM (NORTHERN.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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